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Course Aims

For delegates to have a basic understanding of working at height and safe use and inspection of fall arrest and access equipment.

Training Objectives

By the end of the course delegates will

  • Have a basic understanding of the employees and employers duty under the Working at Height Regulations 2006.
  • Understand hazards and risks associated with work at height and be able to apply a hierarchy of control measures for carrying out such work.
  • Correctly inspect and operate harnesses, lanyards and rescue equipment used by their company.
  • Know their organisations policy on planning for and carrying out work at height.
Delegates will be required to wear the necessary site PPE along with safety harness and lanyard for the practical part of the training.

Course Outline

Theory

  • Appreciation of the duties under the Health & Safety at Work Act for employees and employer.
  • Overview of Health & Safety law regarding work at height regs 2006
  • Work at height options
  • Fall protection measures and emergency and rescue procedures.
  • Safe use of ladders and access towers.
  • Health and Safety question paper.

Practical

  • Inspection and examination of fall arrest equipment.
  • Correct selection, fitting and use of fall arrest equipment.
  • Work at Height general question paper.
  • Course summary.
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